The Protective Effect of Quercetin on Endothelial Cells Injured by Hypoxia and Reoxygenation

Conclusions: Our experiments show that quercetin can protect HBMECs from H/R, which contains promoting cell proliferation, cell migration and angiogenesis, reducing mitochondrial membrane potential damage and inhibiting cell apoptosis. This may be related to its antioxidation and inhibition of endoplasmic reticulum stress. At the same time, quercetin can increase the level of BBB connexin, suggesting that quercetin can maintain BBB integrity.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research